Hi Rachel, God of the Woods is a long audio (14 hrs 35 mins) and Saskia Maarleveld narrates it. I’m not sure I know her work, but she was convincing reading this one. See what you think. I now have the audio for The Women and it’s good.

Hmm…maybe I would like God of the Woods. I’ll have to see who narrates. That can make a big difference. I hope that guy gets a harsh sentence! What a creep! I hope you do, too, Susan!

Hi Jane, thanks. Yeah though it was 10 out of 15 I read — but still I feel good about it. Maybe you will get to Frozen River before me … and can let me know if it’s good 🙂 …
So many fires are man-made which is terrible. Such a waste. Human errors etc are one thing … and intentionally setting a fire is another. I agree with you.
Hope your days are nice in Colorado. Enjoy!

Looking forward to reading Frozen River myself.

Yes, arson is evil. The damage, the heartbreak, the selfishness of one individual.

Take care–happy Sept reading.

Thanks Lesley. I think I was reminded to read Gail Tsukiyama because of your posts. I had wanted to read her for a long time. I liked this novel and I hope to read her others. I have a copy of The Samurai’s Garden which I hope to read sometime later this fall. It’s a short novel but it seems wonderful — as you say. I like her writing.
always thanks for the tips.

Hi Helen, that’s good to know. Gail Tsukiyama seems a great writer. I know she’s been a writer based in Calif for a long time … but this was my first. I would like to read her other ones and I have a copy of The Samurai’s Garden still on my shelf. That will probably be next sometime.
My dad said he didn’t have smoke anymore … and that it was mostly last week when it was terrible. So I hope the fires are more under control … but we must cross our fingers. Enjoy your week.

Hi Haze, thanks. I talked to my Dad yesterday and the smoke from his area is pretty much gone. So I think it’s blowing the other way.
I found it a bit hard to get thru Huck Finn in a few places towards the end. But James is an easy read … and it’s not really a total requirement to have read Huck Finn though you might like to compare. Cheers! Have a great week.

I blazed through most of Gail Tsukiyama’s novels years ago and loved them. I haven’t read one in ages and you have motivated me to look up ones I haven’t read. Thank you!

I returned to this post to read your review of the Tsukiyama book more closely (now that I have a better cell connection). I’ve not read this one, but have read three of her novels. I recently reread The Samurai’s Garden, which is a wonderful story. The Language of Threads, and The Women of Silk, are also worthwhile. Reviews for all are here